Communications were snarled and police, fire and medical responders were overwhelmed by 911 calls, false reports and the number of victims during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, according to a report released Monday by U.S. and local authorities. The report by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas police provided an overview of first responders' actions on Oct.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Las Vegas Sun

Dallas firefighters complained Monday about a delay in police emergency response over the weekend that left firefighters to deal on their own with a knife wielding suspect. “It was one of those runs where you think it’s going to be the last run you ever make,” said Dallas Firefighters Union President Jim McDade.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXAS-TV NBC 5 Dallas - Fort Worth

Gary municipal officials are admitting that just over $8.1 million in city funds from an account specifically intended to cover expenses for Emergency Medical Services needs were actually spent on other things. City officials have been reviewing since spring the city’s 224 Fund – intended for the Fire Department’s use in maintaining ambulances and paramedics -- when it was discovered that the actual amount of money officials thought was in the fund did not match up with bank records.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Chicago Tribune

The union representing the city of Dayton’s firefighters said residents will be in danger if the city does not increase staffing. For years, the city has been “browning out,” or temporarily closing stations based on staffing. Fire Station 10 was open Monday, but it was closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHIO-TV Dayton

A New Mexico firefighter is being hailed a hero for what he did while off duty at a convenience store. In a moment of terror, he used his body to shield a woman from gunfire. The video, posted by the Española Police Department, is going viral with more than 16,000 views in just a few days and dozens of comments praising him.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRQE-TV CBS 13